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Magpie Goose (Anseranas semipalmata)

Least Concern

Magpie Goose (Anseranas semipalmata)

Magpie Goose (Anseranas semipalmata) photo

Magpie goose attempting to dislodge a large rock in its quest for worms in the mud below.

Recorded 8 February 2011
Added to IBC 2 years 14 weeks ago
Author Margaret Leggoe
Locality Tidbinbilla, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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He successfully removed some smaller rocks and tossed the aside then put his beak into the mud to get worms.

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